Housing
Living in ISA housing will allow you the opportunity to experience aspects of the Costa Rican (Tico) lifestyle that are inaccessible to the average visitor. Regardless of your housing option, you will have a short commute to your university. Travel times to the various university buildings generally range between 15 and 30 minutes depending on housing and class locations. With an open and adaptable mind, the experience of living in another culture can be highly rewarding.
We strive to match your housing preferences with our available accommodations; however, housing preference requests cannot be guaranteed.
Homestay
Homestays are best if you are seeking full linguistic and cultural immersion during your time abroad. Each host family has been carefully selected by ISA's resident staff in ordre to best accommodate your needs and to ensure a comfortable living situation. All housing is located in nice neighborhoods near the Universidad Veritas and offers glimpses of everyday life with easy access to amenities. Homestays include breakfast and dinner every day (except for excursion days) and laundry service once a week. In your homestay you will have your own bedroom, although there may be another Veritas or ISA student living in the same homestay. This will be a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a new place and live as a local would, so take advantage, immerse yourself in the "pura vida", and let yourself become a Tico!
Apartment
Apartments are a great housing option if you are seeking complete independence during your time abroad. Apartments are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, and availability is limited. Each apartment is fully furnished and rent is included in the program price. Apartments, located in San Jose, typically house four ISA students and are made up of single occupancy rooms. Meals and laundry service are not included.
Independent Housing
You may opt to secure housing independently. If you select this option, you will receive a discount equal to the housing portion of the program price. By choosing to opt out of ISA housing, you are responsible for researching and reserving housing and paying all fees, deposits, and rent directly to the housing facility that you choose.